EDUCATION institute
JANUARY - APRIL
WINTER 2017
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WINTER 2017 COURSE CALENDAR
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EDUCATION INSTITUTE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BRIGHT YOUNG MINDS
6
Library Ethnography: Designing spaces and
services people really want FREE
Lily Yuxi Ren
MARKETING
10
Just Curious... How Can Academic Libraries Incite Curiosity to Promote Science Literacy?
FREE
Siu Hong Yu
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
24
Teen Instagram Engagement: Using the Platform as a Tool and Teen Library Service
Brooke Windsor
7
Event Hype: Program Previews for Targeted
Teen Outreach
Brooke Windsor
Taking Making on the Road: Mobile Makerspaces for Universities, K-12 and Public
Libraries
Kim Martin, Ryan Hunt
18
Who Do I Call for that? Experiences From
Early-Career Library Management FREE
Jelena Stankovic
13
22
One-shot Library Sessions: How to hit the
target FREE
Helen Power
17TedXyourlibrary!
Pam Saliba, Andrea Cecchetto
19
COLLECTIONS & RESOURCES
23
24
Programming for Vulnerable Populations: A
guide to serving your community
Ryan Moniz
Book Club Picks That Will Keep Them Talking!
FREE
Saffron Beckwith, Andrea Colquhoun, Tim Gain, Janet Murie, Rosalyn Steele, Margot Stokreef, Lahring Tribe
RESEARCH & ASSESSMENT
17
Impact, Influence and Importance: Using Bibliometric Data in Research Assessment
Thane Chambers
Open Educational Resources & Opportunities
for Libraries
Katya Pereyaslavska
22
Theft in Libraries: Facing the Hidden Truth
Daryl Green
FOREST FRIDAYS
8
Forest Fridays Presents: Lorna Schultz
Nicholson
STAFFING, TRAINING & MENTORING
12
Taking PubMed to the Next Level: Part 1 or 4
Stephanie Swanberg, Keith Engwall
10
Forest Fridays Presents: Liam O’Donnell
13
Taking PubMed to the Next Level: Part 2 or 4
Stephanie Swanberg, Keith Engwall
11
Forest Fridays Presents: Kathleen Cherry
14
14
Forest Fridays Presents: S.J. Laidlaw
Taking PubMed to the Next Level: Part 3 or 4
Stephanie Swanberg, Keith Engwall
16
Forest Fridays Presents: Arthur Slade
16
Taking PubMed to the Next Level: Part 4 or 4
Stephanie Swanberg, Keith Engwall
19
Forest Fridays Presents: Philippa Dowding
20
Forest Fridays Presents: Kallie George
23
Forest Fridays Presents: Mireille Messier
25
Forest Fridays Presents: Vikki Vansickle
TECHNOLOGY
6
Best Practices for Online STEM Learning and
Outreach FREE
Monika Conduit. Stephanie Gauthier, Mark Applebaum
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TECHNOLOGY (CONTINUED)
7
Peeking Under the Hood:
Understanding, accessing and improving your library’s website
Andy Hickner, Susanna Galbraith
11
Understanding Digital Footprint
Carlo Fusco
18
MailChimp: Un outil très pratique
Marie-Marthe Gagnon
18
MailChimp: How it works
Marie-Marthe Gagnon
INTRODUCING
Forest Fridays
Virtual Visits from 2017 Forest of Reading authors, FREE
for all 2017 registrants!
Visit accessola.com/forest
for more info and to register today!
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EDUCATION INSTITUTE
JANUARY
Monday
2
Tuesday
9
16
23
Library
Ethnography
12 pm et
Event Hype
2 pm et
30
3
Wednesday
Thursday
4
10
11
17
18
24
25
Friday
5
12
13
19
20
Best Practices
for Online STEM
Learning and
Outreach
1 pm et
Peeking Under
the Hood
2 pm et
6
26
Forest Friday:
Lorna Schultz
Nicholson
11:45 am et
27
31
ICON & COLOUR LEGEND
External
Events
Teaching
& Learning
Collections
& Resources
Research &
Assessment
Technology
Staffing, Training
& Mentoring
Marketing
WINTER 2017 COURSE CALENDAR
Management
& Admin
Programs
& Services
Bright Young
Minds
Forest
Fridays
5
JANUARY
LIBRARY ETHNOGRAPHY: DESIGNING
SPACES AND SERVICES PEOPLE REALLY
WANT
Tuesday, January 17 @ 12 - 1 pm et
FREE!
Based on the success of anthropological and ethnographic
methods used to examine information retrieval behaviors,
library staff can implement similar methods to guide the
efforts of libraries in improving its facilities and services,
reference outreach, and web presence. Using ethnographic
case studies, participants will learn about the various ways
ethnographies can inspire innovative and forward thinking
in designing library programs and services. Understanding
information seeking behaviors of library patrons will determine
the need of particular communities and groups, and what they
really want their libraries to provide. This will enable librarians
to design library spaces and develop new ways to facilitate
and mediate the sharing of information in their communities.
A significant development in library and information science
research, this workshop will draw on the applications of
ethnographic methods to capture comprehensive information
about information behavior to improve programs and services
in academic, private, and public libraries.
This session is part of the Bright Young Minds webinar
series.
Key outcomes:
• Learn the basic theoretical foundation of ethnography
research
• Introduction to comprehensive and thorough examples
of contemporary ethnographic studies in library and
information science research
• Greater confidence and knowledge in applications
of ethnographic methods in the study of patron’s
information-seeking behavior
Presenter:
Lily Yuxi Ren is a MI candidate at the Faculty of
Information-iSchool, University of Toronto. She obtained
her undergraduate degree at UofT with a double major in
Book & Media Studies and Health Studies, and a minor in
Human Geography. She has previous experiences working in
academic, hospital, and public libraries, and publications in
various disciplines. She is constantly looking for innovate and
creative ways to inspire her work.
BEST PRACTICES FOR ONLINE STEM
LEARNING AND OUTREACH
Thursday, January 19 @ 1 - 2 pm et
FREE!
Hear how East Gwillimbury added an online component
to STEM programs to compliment and augment existing
Maker/hands-on STEM in-library learning. Integrating online
resources into programming engaged children, and in turn
resulted in parental engagement and extended STEM learning
outside library hours. Demand for STEM programming
increased, staff engagement with new technology increased,
and the library emerged as the technology-learning place in
the community.
Key outcomes:
• Increase student engagement by adding an online
component to STEM programs
• Compliment and augment existing Maker and hands-on
STEM technology currently available in libraries
• Quickly match curated online learning packages to any
existing STEM program, by grade, subject, and topic
• Promote student-centric, self-paced learning
(accelerated, homework help, or review)
• Enable parent-child learning engagement via their local
library
Presenters:
Monika Conduit is the Deputy CEO at East Gwillimbury Public
Library. Starting her career in children’s services, Monika’s
passion rests in developing innovative ways to engage
children and youth in lifelong learning. She serves on the
OLA Children & Youth Expo planning committee; is the OPLA
Mid-Central Region Councilor and is a member of the Board
of Directors for the Sharon Temple.
Stephanie Gauthier is the Library Services Intern at East
Gwillimbury Public Library. Having worked with various field
professionals, she has been able to apply her technical skills
to her current position. She is now focused on community
engagement and helping youth identify their passion to turn it
into a marketable skill while studying to complete her Masters
of Library and Information Science.
Mark Applebaum is Co-Founder and CEO of STEM Village,
an Ontario-based online learning app designed to help
students develop critical skills for today’s changing world.
Mark is passionate about collaborating to help fill key gaps
in the existing education system, and to help today’s youth
maximize their odds of future success.
Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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EVENT HYPE: PROGRAM PREVIEWS FOR
TARGETED TEEN OUTREACH
Tuesday, January 24 @ 2 - 3 pm et
PEEKING UNDER THE HOOD:
UNDERSTANDING, ASSESSING AND
IMPROVING YOUR LIBRARY’S WEBSITE
Thursday, January 26 @ 2 - 3 pm et
Help increase your teen program participation through Event
Hype! With targeted outreach at local secondary schools,
this public library service acts as a way to show teens what
a particular event has to offer. Previews of activities, games,
and general fun that will be part of a public library event help
to increase excitement while reaching a wider teen audience
on school turf. Public librarians can get larger program
participation numbers (especially from infrequent library
visitors) while school teacher librarians are able to receive
a no-work pop-up program for their students during free
periods.
Key outcomes:
• Learn how to create a targeted outreach session
• Practice forming teen program previews from larger
event plans
• Gain techniques for garnering teacher librarian support
Presenter:
Brooke Windsor served as an Innovation and Information
Specialist at the Cambridge Idea Exchange, creating a great
deal of public library event hype at local high schools.
Her education includes a Master of Information in Library and
Information Services from the University of Toronto iSchool
as well as a Master of Science in Instruction and Curriculum,
focused in School Library Media. She didn’t choose the
Halloween life. The Halloween life chose her!
This course will provide library staff and administrators with
an understanding of the fundamentals of managing a website
and of web analytics. In doing so, they will be empowered to
take a more active role with their website and their technical
partners.
Key outcomes:
• Empower learners vis a vis their websites and web
partners
• Increase their understanding of how their websites work
• Increase their understanding of web analytics and why
they matter to librarian
Presenters:
Andy Hickner is the Web Services Librarian at the Cushing/
Whitney Medical Library, Yale University. He has been building
and managing websites since 2010. His expertise includes
responsive design and the Drupal content management
system.
Susanna Galbraith is the Virtual Services Librarian at the
Health Sciences Library at McMaster University. She’s
been designing and managing websites since 2000. Her
professional interests include web usability, accessibility, user
experience and library marketing.
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Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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FOREST FRIDAYS PRESENTS:
LORNA SCHULTZ NICHOLSON
THE PARTNERSHIP
Friday, January 27 @ 11:45 - 12:30 pm et
Forest Fridays are virtual classroom or library visits hosted
by nominated 2017 Forest of Reading authors. They are free
for current Forest registrants. For more information visit www.
accessola.com/forest
Born With is a novel about two teens and their friendship
through the Best Buddies program at their high school. Erika
is born with Down syndrome and Gianni is dealing with his
sexuality. Lorna will discuss the research behind writing the
book including the Best Buddies program, Down syndrome
and diversity in teens. Lorna will also talk about writing
process: creating characters, editing and plot.
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Program: Red Maple Fiction
Book Title: Born With: Erika and Gianni
Key outcomes:
• Awareness for diversity in our population
• A better understanding of what goes into publishing a
novel
• A few writing tips to take away and use for their own
work
Presenter:
Lorna Shultz Nicholson has published over thirty books.
She has also been a television co-host and reporter, radio
host and reporter, theatre and murder mystery actor, fitness
coordinator and rowing coach. Whew! Thankfully, now she
is full-time writer who loves to sit at her computer and write
stories. She writes for children and has published picture
books, middle-grade fiction, YA fiction and also hockey nonfiction. Her books are about kids: and their friendships and
school and family life and emotions and feelings and… well,
the ups and downs of life. We all have those ups and downs,
don’t we? Lorna lives in Edmonton with her hubbie and two
dogs, a whiny bichon shih tzu, and a sort-of-naughty puppy
she rescued from Mexico.
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Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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EDUCATION INSTITUTE
FEBRUARY
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1
Friday
2
3
OLA Super Conference
6
7
8
9
14
15
16
Just Curious... How
can Academic
Libraries Incite
Curiousity to Promote
Science Literacy?
12 pm et
13
Understanding
your Digital
Footprint
3 pm et
Forest Friday:
Liam O’Donnell
11:45 am et
10
17
Forest Friday:
Kathleen Cherry
11:45 am et
Family Day (BC)
20
Statutory Holiday (NS,
PEI, MB, AB, SK, ON)
27
Taking PubMed
to the Next
Level Part 1
12 pm et
Taking PubMed
to the Next
Level Part 3
12 pm et
21
Taking Making
on the Road
2 pm et
22
Taking PubMed
to the Next
Level Part 2
12 pm et
23
Forest Friday:
S.J. Laidlaw
11:45 am et
24
28
ICON & COLOUR LEGEND
External
Events
Teaching
& Learning
Collections
& Resources
Research &
Assessment
Technology
Staffing, Training
& Mentoring
Marketing
WINTER 2017 COURSE CALENDAR
Management
& Admin
Programs
& Services
Bright Young
Minds
Forest
Fridays
9
FEBRUARY
JUST CURIOUS... HOW CAN ACADEMIC
LIBRARIES INCITE CURIOSITY TO PROMOTE
SCIENCE LITERACY?
Tuesday, February 7 @ 12 - 1 pm et
FREE!
Most one-shot information literacy workshops offered by
academic libraries aim at improving the research skills of
participants on using a variety of databases. Rather than
concentrating on the research tools, can information literacy
programs be more student-centered and curiosity-driven?
Focusing on the science disciplines, this webinar first looks
into the concept of curiosity as presented in the literature of
psychology, education and library and information science.
It then examines the emphasis of “research as inquiry” within
the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL)’s
Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, and
makes the case for academic libraries to promote science
literacy as a practical and outcome-focused endeavour to
fulfill their information literacy mandates.
This session is part of the Bright Young Minds webinar
series.
FOREST FRIDAYS PRESENTS:
LIAM O’DONNELL
Friday, February 10 @ 11:45 - 12:30 pm et
Forest Fridays are virtual classroom or library visits hosted
by nominated 2017 Forest of Reading authors. They are free
for current Forest registrants. For more information visit www.
accessola.com/forest
Dive into the world of comics and see how writers and
illustrators team up to turn ideas into full colour graphic
novels. Drawing on his newest mystery series, Tank & Fizz,
Liam shares a hands-on look at the scripts and sketches
writers and illustrators create before moving on to the final
draft. Liam also talks about where he gets his ideas, including
how his love of video games inspired him to create Battle of
the Blocks, a middle grade adventure series set in the world
of Minecraft. Writing tips, advice and time for a question and
answer session are all included too.
Program: Silver Birch Express
Book Title: Tank & Fizz: The Case of the Battling Bots
Key outcomes:
• To explore the concept of curiosity in the context of
library and information science
• To consolidate ACRL’s information literacy Framework
with the “science as inquiry” pedagogical approach in
science education
• To examine concrete examples of embedding
information literacy in science communication as a
channel for libraries to promote science literacy
Presenter:
Siu Hong Yu is finishing his MLIS at Western University.
He hopes to combine his background in science (MSc in
chemistry from University of Alberta), his love for the arts and
the skills he has gained over his MLIS to promote science
education via the libraries. He can be reached at syu333@
uwo.ca or @siuhongyu on Twitter.
Key outcomes:
• Learn where authors get their ideas and the tools and
techniques they use to turn those ideas into full-fledged
stories
• Understand that many people work together to create a
single book and other forms of media - from illustrators
to designers and editors
• Recognize that books go through many drafts before
being ready for readers - from making story changes
and fixing mistakes and adjusting illustrations
Presenter:
Liam O’Donnell is the award-winning creator of 40 books
for young readers, including Tank & Fizz, West Meadows
Detectives, Max Finder Mystery and Graphic Guide
Adventures. He is also an elementary school teacher. When
he’s not writing or teaching, Liam loves camping, growing
tomatoes and wishing he owned a cottage. You can visit him
anytime at liamodonnell.com and follow @liamodonnell on
Twitter where he tweets about reading, writing, games and
other geeky stuff.
Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT
Tuesday, February 14 @ 3:00 - 4:00 pm et
FOREST FRIDAYS PRESENTS:
KATHLEEN CHERRY
Friday, February 17 @ 11:45 - 12:30 pm et
As many staff and students embrace the use of social media
for home and work, it is important to learn how it can be used
effectively. In this session we will look at some of the services
that various groups of people are using. We will discuss how
your digital footprint leaves a hidden trail online and what
can be done with it (both the good and nefarious). Finally,
your digital footprint is yours to control and we will need to be
proactive in controlling our personal narrative. Specifically, we
will look at how we can attempt to control what we share and
to be selective in how it is shared.
Key outcomes:
• Understanding your digital footprint as you use social
media
• Discover where various groups are interacting with
social media
• Learn about the types of information that are worth
sharing and what is worth hiding
Presenter:
Carlo Fusco is a Teacher-Librarian, at the Waterloo Collegiate
Institute, Waterloo Region District School Board. In the course
of his career he has been a Guidance Counselor, Special
Education Teacher, Technology Teacher, a Department Head,
an Elementary School Teacher, and a College Professor.
However, he has been a High School Science Teacher
teaching Chemistry and Biology over the past 20 years. Carlo
has always been intrigued by technology and it has in impact
on his interest in the use of technology to enhance student
learning. His current interests are blogging, podcasting,
collaborative writing, cloud based tools, Google Apps for
Education, mobile computing, and micro-computers. He is
also a Certified Google Educator.
Forest Fridays are virtual classroom or library visits hosted
by nominated 2017 Forest of Reading authors. They are free
for current Forest registrants. For more information visit www.
accessola.com/forest
Kathleen talks about how her work as a school counsellor
helped her to recognize the bravery some people need just to
get through the day. She also discusses her personal journey.
She dreamed of being a writer but lost that dream somewhere
along the way. It wasn’t always easy but she started and kept
sending out those manuscripts despite rejections. Kathleen
then discusses how to develop resilience, a growth mindset
and, most of all, to hold onto a dream.
Program: Silver Birch Fiction
Book Title: Everyday Hero
Key outcomes:
• Sometimes it takes great bravery to successfully
negotiation everyday events
• The meaning of resilience or growth mindset
• We all can be heroes and keep dreaming!
Presenter:
Kathleen Cherry lives in Kitimat, B.C, and works as a school
psychologist. She has also worked as a school counselor,
special education teacher, social studies teacher, English
teacher and newspaper reporter. Everyday Hero is Kathleen’s
second book. Kathleen’s first children’s book was a picture
book entitled Blowing Bubbles. Kathleen’s writing has been
featured in Northword, Highlights for Children, Woman, Island
Parent, and Teacher. Her post-secondary education was
completed through the University of Victoria and she has a
B.A. in Creative Writing and history and a Masters of Education
in counselling. She took her teaching certification through
Simon Fraser University in Vancouver. As well as writing,
Kathleen loves to run, hike, travel and read.
Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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FEBRUARY
TAKING PUBMED TO THE NEXT LEVEL
PART 1
Tuesday, February 21 @ 12 - 1 pm et
Attention Students:
The Education Institute wants to
hear your ideas!
Do you have an interesting topic that you’d like
to share with library professionals across Canada?
Looking for a way to boost up your CV? Would
you like to gain experience speaking to virtual
groups? The Education Institute is seeking speakers
to conduct webinars that would be of interest to
Canadian information professionals.
We value student research and want your voice
to be heard. As the next generation of library
professionals, this is a wonderful opportunity to
share your research with people in the field and
foster connections between academic schools and
professionals.
Interested students are encouraged to submit their
proposal using the web form: http://bit.ly/1k57ctj
Student speakers will be a part of our “Bright
Young Minds” webinar series. Each speaker will
receive an honourarium. Webinars included in this
series are free for all association members to join.
This four-part webinar series targets experienced library
professionals who search on a regular basis, but may not
use PubMed as their primary resource. Part 1 will cover using
Medical Subject Headings to construct searches, advanced
features in the Mesh Database and how to address differences
in the Mesh Database and the Mesh Browser. This course is
meant to get at the heart of PubMed and give participants
the opportunity to share and discuss unique issues and
encounters. The webinar features lectures, demonstrations,
and take home activities. Approved for 4 MLA CE credits.
Key outcomes:
• Build advanced searches in PubMed using Medical
Subject Headings
• Differentiate between the Mesh Database and the Mesh
Browser
• Share past experiences and unique issues in using
PubMed with professional colleagues
Presenters:
Stephanie Swanberg, MSI, AHIP is Assistant Professor and
Information Literacy & eLearning Librarian at the Oakland
University William Beaumont School of Medicine Library in
Rochester, Michigan. She instructs medical students and
faculty in information searching, evaluation, and management
as well as leads the library’s promotion and outreach
activities. Fun Fact: Stephanie is an avid explorer of national
parks (in the US and Canada to date) and ensures that every
trip includes discovering at least one new hiking trail!
Keith Engwall, MS LIS, AHIP is Assistant Professor and Web
& Emerging Technologies Librarian, also at the Oakland
University William Beaumont School of Medicine Library.
Keith Engwall maintains the library website, researches
emerging technology trends in medical education, and
provides information mastery instruction in the medical
school curriculum. Keith is a father of four, certified nerd, and
designer board game enthusiast.
Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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TAKING MAKING ON THE ROAD: MOBILE
MAKERSPACES FOR UNIVERSITIES, K-12 AND
PUBLIC LIBRARIES
TAKING PUBMED TO THE NEXT LEVEL
PART 2
Thursday, February 23 @ 12 - 1 pm et
Wedbesday, February 22 @ 2 - 3 pm et
Providing access to information has always been a core
value of libraries. With the rise of makerspaces and fab labs,
information and access come in many forms: from 3D printing
and scanning to sewing machines. How do libraries include
these new items in their programming and how do they
ensure that all patrons can access them? One way of doing
this is by creating a mobile makerspace. A modern take on
the bookmobile, a mobile makerspace can be a bus, van,
or truck that has been transformed into a space to support
new literacies — a space to learn with your hands. Join the
co-founders of The MakerBus, as they walk you through
the steps of creating, sustaining, funding, and programming
Canada’s first mobile makerspace. Reflections on working with
schools, the London Public Library, and universities will be
included, and other examples of mobile makerspaces will be
highlighted throughout the session.
Key outcomes:
• Understand what a mobile makerspace is and what is
involved in planning this project
• Learn to critically evaluate the tools in a makerspace to
determine what might work best for their library
• Obtain a list of useful links and recommendations
containing practical advice for creating a mobile
makerspace
Presenters:
Kim Martin is the Ridley PDF in Digital Humanities at the
University of Guelph, and co-founder/ Chief Instigator of The
MakerBus, Canada’s first mobile makerspace. Her current
research looks at the role of gender in makerspaces and
digital humanities centres.
Ryan Hunt is a co-founder/Chief Fun Officer of the MakerBus
and uses his background that combines the arts/humanities
and experience with emerging technologies to create
outside-of-the-box community-drive education projects.
This four-part webinar series targets experienced library
professionals who search on a regular basis, but may not use
PubMed as their primary resource. Part 2 will cover advanced
search techniques including field tags, wildcards, filters,
and troubleshooting really difficult search topics. Search
capabilities will be compared between PubMed, OVID, and
EBSCO interfaces. This course is meant to get at the heart of
PubMed and give participants the opportunity to share and
discuss unique issues and encounters. The webinar features
lectures, demonstrations, and take home activities. Approved
for 4 MLA CE credits.
Key outcomes:
• Practice using field tags, filters, wildcards and more to
construct advanced search strategies in PubMed
• Compare search capabilities between various MEDLINE
interfaces including PubMed, OVID, and EBSCO
• Share past experiences and unique issues in using
PubMed with professional colleagues
Presenters:
Stephanie Swanberg, MSI, AHIP is Assistant Professor and
Information Literacy & eLearning Librarian at the Oakland
University William Beaumont School of Medicine Library in
Rochester, Michigan. She instructs medical students and
faculty in information searching, evaluation, and management
as well as leads the library’s promotion and outreach
activities. Fun Fact: Stephanie is an avid explorer of national
parks (in the US and Canada to date) and ensures that every
trip includes discovering at least one new hiking trail!
Keith Engwall, MS LIS, AHIP is Assistant Professor and Web
& Emerging Technologies Librarian, also at the Oakland
University William Beaumont School of Medicine Library.
Keith Engwall maintains the library website, researches
emerging technology trends in medical education, and
provides information mastery instruction in the medical
school curriculum. Keith is a father of four, certified nerd, and
designer board game enthusiast.
Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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FEBRUARY
FOREST FRIDAYS PRESENTS:
S.J. LAIDLAW
TAKING PUBMED TO THE NEXT LEVEL
PART 3
Friday, February 24 @ 11:45 - 12:30 pm et
Tuesday, February 28 @ 12 - 1 pm et
Forest Fridays are virtual classroom or library visits hosted
by nominated 2017 Forest of Reading authors. They are free
for current Forest registrants. For more information visit www.
accessola.com/forest
We’ve all heard the adage that you can’t change the world,
you can only change the world for one person, but what
if you write about that one person and their story inspires
others? S. J. Laidlaw will talk about literature as an important
contribution to social awareness and change and why a child
growing up in extreme poverty on the other side of the world
is everyone’s problem.
Program: White Pine
Book Title: Fifteen Lanes
Key outcomes:
• Gain a deeper understanding of cultural differences and
how some of how our most fundamental beliefs are
simply a result of our own privilege and circumstance.
• Learn the importance of writing from a place of truth.
The author will share some true stories of children
growing up in Kamathipura and show how elements of
many stories are woven into a fictional narrative.
• In Fifteen Lanes sexual violence transcends class and
culture. Some readers are surprised by Noor’s strength
and resilience in comparison to Grace’s. Participants will
come away with an understanding of the undaunted
nature of the human spirit and their own capacity to
affect change in their lives and the wider world.
Presenter:
Trained as a social worker, S. J. Laidlaw has spent most of
her adult life in the developing world. From working with
privileged teens to impoverished ones in Nigeria, Pakistan, the
Philippines, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Vietnam, and India,
her resolve to help young people in need has never faltered,
though she readily admits it’s the strength and determination
of the young people themselves that sustains her. In Fifteen
Lanes she gives voice to both a wealthy but socially rejected
girl and the child of a Mumbai sex worker who is growing up
in a world of extreme violence and poverty.
This four-part webinar series targets experienced library
professionals who search on a regular basis, but may not
use PubMed as their primary resource. Part 3 will focus on
managing your results in PubMed using MyNCBI including
setting up email alerts, storing and organizing citations, and
creating customized search filters. This course is meant to get
at the heart of PubMed and give participants the opportunity
to share and discuss unique issues and encounters. The
webinar features lectures, demonstrations, and take home
activities. Approved for 4 MLA CE credits.
Key outcomes:
• Set-up a free MyNCBI account
• Practice searching, storing, organizing, and setting up
search alerts to help you track the literature
• Share past experiences and unique issues in using
PubMed with professional colleagues
Presenters:
Stephanie Swanberg, MSI, AHIP is Assistant Professor and
Information Literacy & eLearning Librarian at the Oakland
University William Beaumont School of Medicine Library in
Rochester, Michigan. She instructs medical students and
faculty in information searching, evaluation, and management
as well as leads the library’s promotion and outreach
activities. Fun Fact: Stephanie is an avid explorer of national
parks (in the US and Canada to date) and ensures that every
trip includes discovering at least one new hiking trail!
Keith Engwall, MS LIS, AHIP is Assistant Professor and Web
& Emerging Technologies Librarian, also at the Oakland
University William Beaumont School of Medicine Library.
Keith Engwall maintains the library website, researches
emerging technology trends in medical education, and
provides information mastery instruction in the medical
school curriculum. Keith is a father of four, certified nerd, and
designer board game enthusiast.
Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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Monday
Tuesday
6
27
1
7
8
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15
21
22
28
29
TedXYourLibrary
1 pm et
13
20
Wednesday
MailChimp:
How it works
MailChimp: Un outil
très pratique très
pratique
1:30 pm et
Programming
for Vulnerable
Populations
1:30 pm et
Thursday
Taking PubMed
to the Next
Level Part 4
12 pm et
2
Friday
Forest Friday:
Arthur Slade
11:45 am et
9
10
16
17
Impact,
Influence
and Importance
12 pm et
Who do I Call
for that?
2 pm et
3
23
30
Forest Friday:
Philippa
Dowding
11:45 am et
Forest Friday:
Kallie George
11:45 am et
24
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Forest
Fridays
15
MARCH
TAKING PUBMED TO THE NEXT LEVEL
PART 4
FOREST FRIDAYS PRESENTS:
ARTHUR SLADE
Thursday, March 2 @ 12 - 1 pm et
Friday, March 3 @ 11:45 - 12:30 pm et
This four-part webinar series targets experienced library
professionals who search on a regular basis, but may not
use PubMed as their primary resource. Part 4 will focus on
alternative ways to search PubMed, including topic-specific
queries and PubMed Health as well as third party tools such
as BiblioMed and Anne O’Tate. This course is meant to get at
the heart of PubMed and give participants the opportunity to
share and discuss unique issues and encounters. The webinar
features lectures, demonstrations, and take home activities.
Approved for 4 MLA CE credits.
Forest Fridays are virtual classroom or library visits hosted
by nominated 2017 Forest of Reading authors. They are free
for current Forest registrants. For more information visit www.
accessola.com/forest
A fun, factual and educational look at the Roaring 20s, the
silent film era and the first talkies. Arthur will be reading from
the book and discussing the creative process and how he
used research to write the novel.
Program: Red Maple Fiction
Key outcomes:
• Review the benefits and challenges of using pregenerated searches or filters from PubMed
• Explore related PubMed search interfaces, such as
PubMed Health
• Compare the search capabilities and interfaces of third
party PubMed tools including BiblioMed and Anne
O’Tate
• Share past experiences and unique issues in using
PubMed with professional colleagues
Presenters:
Stephanie Swanberg, MSI, AHIP is Assistant Professor and
Information Literacy & eLearning Librarian at the Oakland
University William Beaumont School of Medicine Library in
Rochester, Michigan. She instructs medical students and
faculty in information searching, evaluation, and management
as well as leads the library’s promotion and outreach
activities. Fun Fact: Stephanie is an avid explorer of national
parks (in the US and Canada to date) and ensures that every
trip includes discovering at least one new hiking trail!
Book Title: Flickers
Key outcomes:
• Learning about the 1920s
• Learning about the history of silent films
• Learning about the creative process
Presenter:
Arthur Slade was raised on a ranch in the Cypress Hills of
Saskatchewan. He is the author of eighteen novels for young
readers including The Hunchback Assignments, which won
the prestigious TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award and
Dust, winner of the Governor General’s Award for Children’s
Literature. He lives in Saskatoon, Canada.
Keith Engwall, MS LIS, AHIP is Assistant Professor and Web
& Emerging Technologies Librarian, also at the Oakland
University William Beaumont School of Medicine Library.
Keith Engwall maintains the library website, researches
emerging technology trends in medical education, and
provides information mastery instruction in the medical
school curriculum. Keith is a father of four, certified nerd, and
designer board game enthusiast.
Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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MARCH
TEDXYOURLIBRARY!
IMPACT, INFLUENCE AND IMPORTANCE:
USING BIBLIOMETRIC DATA IN RESEARCH
ASSESSMENT
Tuesday, March 7 @ 1 - 2 pm et
Have you ever thought about hosting a TEDx event at your
library? TED, a globally recognized brand that needs no
introduction, known for inspirational (and viral) videos on the
topics of technology, entertainment, and design, introduced
the TEDx program in the spirit of ideas worth spreading.
TEDx highlights your local inspirational thinkers. They are
self-organized events that bring people together to share a
TED-like experience.
Libraries have always spread ideas and a TEDx Library Event is
the next step in that evolution. Learn how to plan a TEDx event
at your library, and discover the many benefits.
Key outcomes:
• Participants will be introduced to the TEDx license
application process, and well as the license
requirements (also known as the 100-page TEDx
Organizer’s Manual)
• Participants will gain an understanding of the key
milestones involved in planning a TEDx Library Event
• Participants will explore success indicators and benefits
of organizing a TEDx event for their community
Presenters:
Pam Saliba and Andrea Cecchetto are managers at the
Markham Public Library, in Markham, Ontario. They are also
TEDx Organizers, hosting TEDxMarkhamPublicLibrary.
Thursday, March 16 @ 12 - 1 pm et
Academic institutions and researchers are under increasing
pressure to prove that the research they produce has an
impact. As a result, academic libraries are dealing with an
increase in questions about research metrics. This session
will provide participants with a solid footing to answer some
of these questions. Bibliometric research impact metrics,
what they measure, and best practices around their use
will be discussed. The limitations of using metrics will also
be explored. Participants will leave with an understanding
of how to use research metrics and where to find them to
pull together data for individual researchers, journals, and
institutions.
Key outcomes:
• An understanding of research metrics and their
limitations
• Increased knowledge in where to retrieve metrics and
what each metric can tell us
• Knowledge in analyzing research metric data to make
a case for researchers, journals, and institutions
Presenter:
Thane Chambers is a Medical Librarian at the University
of Alberta Libraries. Thane has been working in the area of
research impact since 2011 and as a result will never seek
out a professorial position. When not trying to persuade
researchers that their h-index doesn’t mean anything
outside of the ivory tower, Thane spends his time, like a
good librarian, reading, cooking, and hanging out with his
family.
Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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MARCH
MAILCHIMP HOW IT WORKS / MAILCHIMP
UN OUTIL TRÈS PRATIQUE
WHO DO I CALL FOR THAT?: EXPERIENCES
FROM EARLY-CAREER LIBRARY
FREE!
MANAGEMENT
Tuesday, March 21
Français 12 - 1 pm et
English 2 - 3 pm et
Thursday, March 23 @ 2 - 3 pm et
Mailchimp is a tool that can be used to push information to
users. Its strength is the automation, the user registration form
and the relative ease with which a specific product can be
configured. Whether you send periodical’s table of contents or
results from one or many alerts saved in a database, it is worth
your while to learn how to use this cool tool.
Mailchimp s’inscrit dans la série des outils du processus
de veille et plus précisément pour la diffusion. Gratuit mais
pas parfait, il présente le grand avantage de maximiser
les efforts via l’automatisation. Que ce soit pour envoyer
la table des matières d’un périodique ou le résultat d’une
alerte sauvegardée dans une base de données ou plusieurs,
Mailchimp vaut la peine d’être exploré.
Key outcomes:
• Mailchimp is FREE / Mailchimp GRATUIT
• Perfect to push your current awareness product to users
/ Permet d’automatiser la livraison d’un produit de veille
• Can be automated / Permet l’inscription automatique
des usagers
• Has many additional features / Beaucoup de
fonctionnalités
Library job postings are often dominated by an overwhelming
list of duties and qualifications. We discuss a lot of aspects
of librarianship that we aren’t prepared for before that
first professional position. Likewise, managing a library
always seemed like something that one works towards
slowly building skills: instruction, collection development,
management, and so on. But what about when your first
position requires all of these skills?
Jelena’s first contract was a solo librarian position in a
departmental library. This was a major challenge but also the
best into-the-deep-end learning experience. After talking with
her colleagues at other libraries, she realized that she was not
alone in this experience. Whether managing an entire library
or a few workers, early-career librarians often find themselves
in positions that require balancing authority, accountability,
and a lack of management experience.
This webinar will cover challenges of early-career library
management, strategies for success, success stories and
triumphs from Jelena’s experience as a solo librarian/
manager and how institutions and librarians can support
early-career management.
This session is part of the Bright Young Minds webinar
series.
Presenter:
Key outcomes:
Since 2011, Marie-Marthe Gagnon has been involved in
• Preparing themselves for management roles early in
Asted 3s and is responsable for the listserve RQBS. Through
their career
this implication, she encourages the sharing of practices
• Developing strategies for navigating through oftento better the profession, stop reinventing the wheel and
confusing institutions (‘Who do I call for that?”)
impress patrons and managers. Marie-Marthe Gagnon Après
• Learning from an early-career librarian’s experiences in
un retour sur les bancs d’école de l’EBSI à l’université de
order to better help their colleagues
Montréal, qui se termine en 2004, Marie-Marthe fait un détour
par les compagnies pharmaceutiques avant d’arriver dans
Presenter:
le secteur des bibliothèques de la santé. Au début, il y a eu
Jelena Stankovic is an early-career academic librarian and
l’hôpital Maisonneuve Rosemont, puis l’IUGM et finalement
a recent graduate from the University of Toronto Faculty of
à Québec au CIUSSS de la Capitale nationale l’IRDPQ. Sa
Information with a degree in Library & Information Science
spécialité les outils électroniques, l’efficacité des processus et
and Book History & Print Culture. She has recently finished
la formation sur la recherche documentaire. Impliquée depuis
her first contract position at the A.D. Allen Chemistry Library
2011 au sein de l’Asted 3s, responsable de la liste RQBS, elle
at University of Toronto. Her interests are instruction, scholarly
encourage le partage des pratiques et l’entraide dans le but
communication, open culture, and, of course, libraries.
avoué de faire évoluer la profession et les professionnels,
d’éviter de réinventer la roue et d’impressionner les
gestionnaires et usagers.
Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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FOREST FRIDAYS PRESENTS:
PHILIPPA DOWDING
Friday, March 24 @ 11:45 - 12:30 pm et
PROGRAMMING FOR VULNERABLE
POPULATIONS: A GUIDE TO SERVING YOUR
COMMUNITY
Tuesday, March 28 @ 1:30 - 2:30 pm et
Forest Fridays are virtual classroom or library visits hosted
by nominated 2017 Forest of Reading authors. They are free
for current Forest registrants. For more information visit www.
accessola.com/forest
When did you know you wanted to be a writer? How did you
become a writer? What are your favourite books? I start with a
10 minute talk which answers the top 3 questions I get asked
as a writer, with pictures and props. Kids can ask questions as
we go. I follow this with a 10 minute reading (while wearing my
“author’s hat”), from Myles and the Monster Outside. After that,
kids can ask questions which is always a hit. I can do another
5-10 minute reading after this if there is time.
Program: Silver Birch Express
Book Title: Myles and the Monster Outside
Key outcomes:
• Writers start young (I was nine); you can know that you
are a writer (or anything else) very early in life (but it’s
okay if you don’t). Outcome: anyone can be a writer.
• The 3 things that most writers have in common? They
read a lot, they read widely and everything, and they
write a lot from an early age. Outcome: reading and
writing is a fun pastime that can lead to an interesting
career.
• ANYONE can be a writer, all you have to do is WRITE!
Outcome: some kids will start writing right away, it’s
really inspiring for many of them (and for me!).
Presenter:
Philippa Dowding is a children’s author, a poet, and an
award-winning copywriter. Her children’s books have been
nominated for literary awards across Canada, the U.S. and
Europe. She lives in Toronto with her family, where she writes,
plays guitar, sails and walks her dog.
Our communities are diverse, not only with culture, but
with abilities. Is your library properly serving your residents
if programming opportunities don’t reflect the whole
community? People with special needs and mental health
issues make up a segment of your population, but they are
often forgotten when it comes to program development. I’m
here to explain that programming for these groups doesn’t
need to be daunting or difficult. This workshop will provide you
with steps library staff can use to outreach and support at-risk
populations in your area.
Key outcomes:
• Learn how to connect with the appropriate community
partners
• Understand the needs of your vulnerable community
• Successful outreach strategies to your vulnerable
population
• Potential training opportunities and strategies that
staff may use during branch interactions with these
populations
Presenter:
Ryan Moniz is a Training Librarian for Markham Public Library
in the beautiful city of Markham, Ontario. Also known as
Canada’s most diverse community. For over 10 years, Ryan
has worked with children, youth and young adults including
those with special needs, First Nations, and at-risk in a variety
of settings. Since a young age he has devoted his time to
enriching the lives of others, regardless of their situation, and
worked to provide equal opportunities for success. Fun fact:
Ryan shaved off his right eyebrow in grade 8 while trying to
give himself a haircut. Never again.
Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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MARCH
FOREST FRIDAYS PRESENTS:
KALLIE GEORGE
Friday, March 31 @ 11:45 - 12:30 pm et
Forest Fridays are virtual classroom or library visits hosted
by nominated 2017 Forest of Reading authors. They are free
for current Forest registrants. For more information visit www.
accessola.com/forest
Kallie will share with students how she was inspired to
become an author and will present her work—books she
created in childhood to the published series that she write
today, focusing on the Magical Animal Adoption Agency Series.
Students will get a glimpse at her notebooks and inspiration
she draws upon. This presentation is designed to empower
and inspire students of all grades to read and write their own
stories
Program: Silver Birch Express
Book Title: The Enchanted Egg
Key outcomes:
• Students will see the process of creating a series
• Students will learn that you don’t need to be a good
speller or neat writer to be an author
• Question and answer period with an author
Presenter:
Kallie George has her Masters of Children’s Literature and is
an author living in Vancouver, BC. When she’s not working on
a story, she’s teaching creative writing workshops to children
and adults alike. She loves picture books, baking cookies and
going on long hikes with her husband. Her favourite magical
animal is a fairy horse!
OLA EVENTS
Friday, April 21, 2017
Faculty Club, University of Toronto
www.accessola.com/events
Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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APRIL
Monday
3
Tuesday
Theft in Libraries
1 pm et
10
4
Wednesday
5
11
12
Thursday
One-shot Library
Sessions
1 pm et
6
Friday
Forest Friday:
Mireille Messier
11:45 am et
13
7
14
Book Club
Picks That Will
Keep Them Talking!
12 pm et
Good Friday
17
18
Teen Instagram
Engagement
2 pm et
19
Easter Monday
20
RA in a Day
21
BC Library Conference
24
25
Open
Educational
Resources &
Opportunities for
Libraries
12 pm et
26
27
Forest Friday:
Vikki VanSickle
11:45 am et
28
OCULA Spring
Conference
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Programs
& Services
Bright Young
Minds
Forest
Fridays
21
APRIL
THEFT IN LIBRARIES: FACING THE HIDDEN
TRUTH
ONE-SHOT LIBRARY SESSIONS: HOW TO HIT
THE TARGET
Tuesday, April 4 @ 1 - 2 pm et
Thursday, April 6 @ 1 - 2 pm et
Synthesis of findings presented at the International
Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)
World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2016 session
of the same name, and presentation of some of the key
issues in this progressing field. This popular IFLA session
focused on highlighting the importance of recording thefts
internationally with the aim to de-stigmatise the reporting
of thefts (something which still many libraries will not make
publicly aware). It also looked at methods of raising public
awareness towards provenance of cultural heritage items,
and to continuing to build bridges between the curatorial and
commercial arms of the cultural heritage profession. Daryl
will also report on the developing work between IFLA the
International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB).
Key outcomes:
• Understanding the nature of theft and cultural heritage
• Knowledge of ways to protect from and deter theft
• Understanding of national and international agencies for
crime reporting and awareness raising
Presenter:
Daryl Green is currently a Librarian at Magdalen College
(Oxford, UK). He also works as an Information Coordinator and
IFLA Rare Books and Special Collections Section.
FREE!
Time is a precious commodity in university classrooms, and
library staff are often only given one opportunity to integrate
information literacy principles into a course. How do you
avoid simply lecturing at the students? How do you ensure
they get the most out of the session? This webinar will go
through the steps of designing a one-shot library session—
from consultations with faculty members and designing
malleable lesson plans, to incorporating active learning. Tips,
tricks, and loose guidelines will be provided to ensure that the
next time you’re given one shot — you won’t miss the target.
This session is part of the Bright Young Minds webinar
series.
Key outcomes:
• Advice on how to devise realistic and relevant learning
outcomes
• Tips for incorporating active learning into short sessions
• Suggestions for managing the expectations of faculty
members
• Guidelines on how to create a flexible lesson plan
Presenter:
Helen Power is an Information Services Librarian at the
University of Windsor in Windsor, Ontario. In this position, she
delivers one-shot information literacy sessions to graduate
and undergraduate level courses.
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Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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FOREST FRIDAYS PRESENTS:
MIREILLE MESSIER
BOOK CLUB PICKS THAT WILL KEEP THEM
TALKING!
Friday, April 7 @ 11:45 - 12:30 pm et
Thursday, April 13 @ 12 - 1 pm et
Forest Fridays are virtual classroom or library visits hosted
by nominated 2017 Forest of Reading authors. They are free
for current Forest registrants. For more information visit www.
accessola.com/forest
Meet children’s author Mireille Messier as she shows you the
different stages of writing a story and reads from her various
books. Plus, have a rare glimpse at where she works. If they
are in the mood, you may even get to meet her cats and her
fish! / Rencontrez l’auteure jeunesse Mireille Messier qui vous
montrera les différentes étapes de l’écriture d’une histoire et
qui vous présentera des extraits de ses livres. De plus, vous
pourrez voir où elle travaille et vous aurez peut-être aussi la
chance de rencontrer ses chats et son poisson!
Program: Le Prix Peupiler
Book Title: Une bestiole à l’école
Key outcomes:
• Learn the various stages of creating a story: see
research documents, drafts rejection letters, roughs
and final book / Apprendre les différentes étapes de la
création d’un livre : la recherche, les brouillons, les refus,
les croquis et le livre final
• See what an author’s office looks like (it’s less glamorous
than you think!) / Voyez ce à quoi ressemble le bureau
d’une auteure
FREE!
Book clubs create considerable engagement between the
public and libraries — but reading and recommending the
“usual suspects” can lose its appeal over time. Join this
session to receive suggestions about new books that will
spark discussion and the exchange of ideas. We’ll be looking
at novels from Canada and around the world, and also a
selection of nonfiction — many of the books in paperback, but
also a few outstanding hardcover contenders that are hot off
the press.
Key outcomes:
• Receive some “outside the box” recommendations that
may appeal to jaded book club members — or to those
(men, perhaps) who do not traditionally join books clubs
— as well as books in “tried and true” categories
• Receive a longlist of 30-40 titles, available in Spring
2017, to consider and /or recommend to book clubs in
the library
Presenters:
The Dewey Divas and Dudes are a group of publishers’
representatives who read widely and delight in sharing their
discoveries with librarians. The group has existed for over
a decade, and in that time has recommended over 3000
different books; if these books were put on a shelf, it would be
as long as a football field!
The members include: Saffron Beckwith, Ampersand; Andrea
Colquhoun, Penguin Random House Canada; Tim Gain,
Canadian Manda; Janet Murie, Scholastic Canada; Rosalyn
Steele, HarperCollins Canada; Margot Stokreef, Martin and
Associates; Lahring Tribe, Penguin Random House Canada.
Presenters:
Mireille Messier has a very difficult name to pronounce.
Luckily, her books aren’t hard to read! She has written
over 20 books for kids (and one for grown-ups). She also
writes for television, for the Web, for magazines and for
newspapers. Today, you’ll get to see where she works and
she’ll show you all the different stages it takes before one of
her stories becomes book. Live from Toronto, this is Mireille!
/ Mireille Messier est l’auteure de plus de 20 livres pour les
jeunes (et un livre pour les grands). Elle écrit aussi pour la
télévision, pour le Web, pour des revues et pour des journaux.
Aujourd’hui, nous aurons la chance de voir là où elle travaille,
elle va nous dévoiler les différentes étapes nécessaires pour
transformer une idée en livre (et, si nous sommes chanceux,
ses chats viendront peut-être nous dire bonjour). En direct de
Toronto, voici Mireille!
Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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APRIL
TEEN INSTAGRAM ENGAGEMENT: USING THE
PLATFORM AS A TOOL AND TEEN LIBRARY
SERVICE
OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES &
OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIBRARIES
Tuesday, April 25 @ 12 - 1 pm et
Wednesday, April 19 @ 2 - 3 pm et
Instagram has become a very common social media platform
for public libraries. The image-based site allows libraries to
show off materials and program successes. It can also be
used as both an engagement tool and founding service within
the library’s teen department. The platform is one of the most
popular among today’s teens and helps librarians to connect
with youth in a realm where the teenagers are already
comfortable. In rethinking the Cambridge Idea Exchange
Teen Summer Reading, Instagram became the primary focus
instead of the number of hours or books read. With a strategic
online outreach plan and weekly photo challenges, the teen
summer Instagram program (dubbed #IEXchallenge) was an
immense success. It managed to garner 182 Cambridge teen
followers and received over 350 photo submissions in just 10
weeks. This session details how to take your teen Instagram
presence to the next level as an engagement tool instead of
leaving it as a simple library promotional platform.
Key outcomes:
• Amplify local teen Instagram follower numbers
• Create opportunities for unique engagement
• Arrange popular Instagram challenges
• Tips for Instagram posts that appeal to teen followers
Presenter:
Brooke Windsor served as an Innovation and Information
Specialist at the Cambridge Idea Exchange, creating a great
deal of public library event hype at local high schools.
Her education includes a Master of Information in Library and
Information Services from the University of Toronto iSchool
as well as a Master of Science in Instruction and Curriculum,
focused in School Library Media. She named her cat after
Evelyn from The Mummy (1999) to respect adventurous
librarians everywhere.
Hear how research libraries are beginning to redefine their
roles as producers and disseminators of open access learning
materials. The following presentation will share research
and findings published in a white paper dedicated to open
educational resources addressing some of the following:
Key outcomes:
• Current landscape of open education resources in
Canada and roles research library consortia play in this
area
• Opportunities for research libraries in the areas of
advocacy and faculty support
• Exploring opportunities round Open Educational
Resources (OER) creation, sharing and use in campuswide practices, policies as well as operational aspects of
course design and curricula
Presenters:
Katya Pereyaslavska (M.A., M.I.) has recently completed a
secondment with the Association of Research Libraries as
a Visiting Program Officer for Accessibility and Universal
Design where she was tasked with raising awareness of library
practices in the area of accessible publishing. In her day-to
day role as at Scholars Portal, Ontario Council of University
Libraries, Katya has been responsible for the development
of initiatives such as the Accessible Content ePortal (ACE),
Accessibility Information Toolkit for Libraries and the Report
on Accessible Media (ROAM). More recently Katya has
been working in the area of open educational resources,
developing a white paper to explore current practices and
future opportunities for OCUL members. You can follow her
on Twitter @Socialbrarian or drop her a line via email katya [at]
@scholarsportal.info.
Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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EDUCATION INSTITUTE
APRIL FOREST FRIDAYS PRESENTS:
VIKKI VANSICKLE
Friday, April 28 @ 11:45 - 12:30 pm et
Forest Fridays are virtual classroom or library visits hosted by
nominated 2017 Forest of Reading authors. They are free for current
Forest registrants. For more information visit www.accessola.com/
forest
Vikki will discuss the writing and publishing process and spark
students’ imaginations with her bag of magical pet clues.
Program: Blue Spruce
Book Title: If I Had a Gryphon
Key outcomes:
• Writing is a process of rewriting
• How collaborating with an illustrator can change your work
• Anything can spark a story
Presenter:
Vikki VanSickle is the author of both picture books and novels
for children. Growing up in Woodstock, Ontario, Vikki loved to
read, write, sing songs and figure skate. Currently she lives in
Toronto with her cat, Barb. She still loves to read (especially
mysteries) and sing (especially musicals).
OLA EVENTS
Friday, April 28, 2017
Mills Hardware, Hamilton, ON
www.accessola.com/events
Unless otherwise noted: All webinars are $45 for members and $55 for non members. Webinars qualify for one CEC credit. For
more information, see page 2.
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FACULTY INDEX
Mark Applebaum
Best Practices for Online STEM Learning and
Outreach
6
Saffron Beckwith
Book Club Picks That Will Keep Them Talking!
23
Andrea Cecchetto
TedXyourlibrary!
17
Thane Chambers
Impact, Influence and Importance: Using
Bibliometric Data in Research Assessment
17
Kathleen Cherry
Forest Fridays presents: Kathleen Cherry
11
Andrea Colquhoun
Book Club Picks That Will Keep Them Talking!
23
Monika Conduit
Best Practices for Online STEM Learning and
Outreach
6
Philippa Dowding
Forest Fridays Presents: Philippa Dowding
Kallie George
Forest Fridays Presents: Kallie George
20
Daryl Green
Theft in Libraries: Facing the hidden truth
22
Andy Hickner
Peeking Under the Hood:
Understanding, accessing and improving
your library’s website
7
Siu Hong Yu
Just Curious... How can academic libraries
incite curiosity to promote science literacy?
19
Keith Engwall
12, 13, 14, 16
Taking PubMed to the Next Level Parts 1-4
10
Ryan Hunt
13
Taking Making on the Road: Mobile
makerspaces for universities, k-12 and public libraries
S.J. Laidlaw
Forest Fridays Presents: S.J. Laidlaw
14
Kim Martin
13
Taking Making on the Road: Mobile
makerspaces for universities, k-12 and public libraries
Mireille Messier
Forest Fridays Presents: Mireille Messier
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11
Ryan Moniz
Programming for Vulnerable Populations
19
Carlo Fusco
Understanding Digital Footprint
18
Janet Murie
Book Club Picks That Will Keep Them Talking!
23
Marie-Marthe Gagnon
MailChimp: How it works; MailChimp: Un outil très
pratique
Liam O’Donnell
Forest Fridays presents: Liam O’Donnell
10
Tim Gain
Book Club Picks That Will Keep Them Talking!
23
Katya Pereyaslavska
Open Educational Resources & Opportunities
for Libraries
24
Helen Power
One-shot Library Sessions: How to hit the
target
22
Pam Saliba
TedXyourlibrary!
17
Susanna Galbraith
Peeking Under the Hood:
Understanding, accessing and improving
your library’s website
7
Stephanie Gauthier
Best Practices for Online STEM Learning and
Outreach
6
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EDUCATION INSTITUTE
FACULTY INDEX
Lorna Schultz Nicholson
Forest Fridays presents: Lorna Schultz
Nicholson
8
Arthur Slade
Forest Fridays Presents: Arthur Slade
16
Jelena Stankovic
Who Do I Call for that? Experiences from
early-career library management
18
Rosalyn Steele
Book Club Picks That Will Keep Them Talking!
23
Margot Stokreef
Book Club Picks That Will Keep Them Talking!
23
Stephanie Swanberg
12, 13, 14, 16
Taking PubMed to the Next Level Parts 1-4
Lahring Tribe
Book Club Picks That Will Keep Them Talking!
23
Vikki Vansickle
Forest Fridays Presents: Vikki Vansickle
25
Brooke Windsor
7, 24
Event Hype: Program previews for targeted
teen outreach; Teen Instagram Engagement: Using the
platform as a tool and teen library service
Lily Yuxi Ren
Library Ethnography: Designing spaces and
services people really want
6
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DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH TIME YOU
SPEND ON LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
ACTIVITIES, AND HOW MUCH YOU ARE
LEARNING? DOES YOUR EMPLOYER?
Our profession and industry is changing, and
as a result our work environment is one that
requires continuous learning. The articles you
read and write, conferences and webinars you
attend and the formal training you take all add
value to your professional development.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
As a member of the Partnership, Canada’s network of provincial
Library Associations, the Ontario Library Association is pleased to
offer our members the Continuing Education Certificate (CEC) to
enhance your professional development. The CEC is a national
program that gives you the tools to plan, document and reveal
your professional development activities, and to connect with
volunteer mentors to guide your learning process.
At the end of the three year program, you receive a certificate
documenting your learning activity. The registration fee is $40.00
for the entire program, and your participation supports the
activities of your Provincial Association.
Find out more at http://cec.laa.ca
or check out the CEC-Partnership LinkedIn Group
http://linkd.in/ZoUOIR.
REGISTER AND START TRACKING YOUR LEARNING TODAY!
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